O Come, All Ye Faithful - Version 1 O Come, All Ye Faithful Hymn on the Prose for Christmas Day For Christmas and Epiphany Words: " Adeste Fideles ," Verses 1-4, John Francis Wade (c. 1711-1786), circa 1743 / 4 Verses 5-7: Abbï¿½ ï¿½tienne Jean Franï¿½ois Borderies (1764-1832), 1822 Verse 8: Anonymous (19th Century) Also known as the Portuguese Hymn Verses 1-4 translated from Latin to English by Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880), 1852; Verses 5, 7 and 8 translated by William Thomas Brooke (1848-1917) Verse 6 translations by Owen West and Michael W. Martin . Translations of some portions attributed to William Mercer (1811-1873) Other editors have made other changes. 1.

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O Come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels; Refrain O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 2. God of God, Light of Light, Lo! he abhors not the Virginï¿½s womb; Very God, Begotten not created. 1 Chorus 3. Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation; Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, In the highest; Chorus 4. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesu 2 , to Thee be glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing. Chorus 5. See how the shepherds, Summoned to His cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; 3 We too will thither Bend our hearts' oblations 4 Chorus The sixth verse has not come into common usage in English.

William Brooke provided a translation in 1885 ( The Altar Hymnal, No. 7): 6. There shall we see Him, His Eternal Father's Everlasting Brightness now veiled under flesh; God shall we find there, a Babe in infant clothing; The following wonderful translation of the 6th verse is provided by Owen West (link opens in a new window at his site), and is reproduced here with his kind permission: 6. Everlasting splendor of the [Eternal] Father We shall see in a garment of flesh; God, infant, wrapped in swaddling clothes. Chorus A good friend to this site, Paul Hodges, provided this translation which he believes was from a companion to one of the major English or Scottish hymn books. 6. Father eternal, Thine eternal splendour Now veiled in flesh our eyes shall see: God as an infant, swaddling clothes about him. Another versified translation of the 6th verse has been created by Michael W. Martin. The verse is under copyright; I have requested permission to reprint but have received no word from Mr. Martin. Until then, you can see this verse at Mr.

Martin's Adeste Fideles page. Ian Bradley in The Penguin Book of Carols also provides a literal translation. It is not reproduced here, as it is under copyright. Erik Routley gives the following literal translation of verse six: "We shall see the Eternal Splendour of the Eternal Father veiled in flesh. God as a child wrapped in Swaddling-clothes." ( The English Carol. New York: Oxford University Press, 1959). 7. Child, for us sinners Poor and in the manger, We would embrace Thee, with love and awe; 5 Who would not love Thee, Loving us so dearly? Chorus 8. Lo! Star-led chieftains, Magi, Christ adoring, Offer Him frankincense and gold and myrrh; We to the Christ-child, Bring our hearts oblations: Chorus Another source has a different second line: Offer Him incense, gold and myrrh; Verse 4 appropriate for Christmas; verse 8 appropriate for Epiphany. Alternate First Verses: 1. O come, all ye faithful, joyfully triumphant, 6 Come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.

Come and behold Him, Monarch of the Angels; 1. O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem, Come and behold Him, Monarch of Angels! 1. O hie, ye believers! raise the song of triumph! O speed ye, O speed ye! to Bethlehem hie! Born there, behold the Infant King of Angels! O come and let us worship O come and let us worship O come and let us worship the Lord our God! (Rev. Francis Trappes, Richardson, 1868) Alternate Second Verses: 2. True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, Lo, he shuns not the Virgin's womb; Son of the Father, Begotten, not created; Chorus 2. God from God, Light of Light begotten Lo, he abhors not the Virgin's womb; Only begotten Son of the Father. Chorus 2. Sing, Alleluia, all ye choirs of angels; O sing, All ye blissful ones of heaven above; Glory to God in the highest, glory! Chorus 2.

The Brightness of glory, Light of light eternal, Our lowly nature He hath not abhorred; Son of the Father, Word of God Incarnate! Chorus 2. The highest, most holy, Light of light eternal, Born of a virgin, a mortal he comes; Son of the Father, Now is flesh appearing! Chorus Alternate Third Verses: 3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing with exultation; O sing, all ye bright hosts of heaven above Glory to God, all glory in the highest; Chorus 3. Sing, alleluia, All ye choirs of angels; O sing, all ye blissful ones of heav'n above. Glory to God - In the highest glory! Chorus 3. O sing choirs of angels, Sing in exultation! Through heaven's high arches be your praises poured! Now to our God be Glory in the highest. Chorus Alternate Fourth Verses: 4. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born for our salvation; O Jesus to Thee be all glory given Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. Chorus 4.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be the glory giv'n. Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing, Chorus 4. Amen, Lord, we bless Thee, Born for our salvation, O Jesus, forever be Thy Name adored; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing! Chorus 1. Or: 'Very God, begotten, not created;' Return 2. Or: 'Jesus' Return 3. Or: 'draw nigh with lowly fear;' Return 4. Or: 'Bend our joyful footsteps;' Return 5. Or: 'Fain we embrace thee, with awe and love;' Return 6. 'Joyfully triumphant' was Oakeley's first translation. His second translation was: 'Rejoicing, triumphant' Return Sheet Music from Percy Dearmer, et. al., eds., The English Hymnal, London: Oxford University Press, 1906. #28, pp. 49-50. The English Hymnal, #614, pp. 792-3. Sheet Music from Percy Dearmer, et.

al., eds., Songs of Praise (London: Oxford University Press, 1931), #78. Sheet Music from J. P. McCaskey, ed., Franklin Square Song Collection, No. 1. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1881, p. 27. McCaskey gives the title "Come, All Ye Faithful." Sheet Music "Adeste Fideles" from Mary Palmer and John Farmer, eds., Church Sunday School Hymn-Book (London: Church of England Sunday-School Institute, 1892), #43. Sheet Music from Rev. Charles Lewis Hutchins , Carols Old and Carols New (Boston: Parish Choir, 1916), #738 Sheet Music from O. Hardwig, ed., The Wartburg Hymnal (Chicago: Wartburg Publishing House, 1918), #105 Instrumental Sheet Music by Aptommas (New York: J. F. Browne, 1885) Source: Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, America Singing: Nineteenth-Century Song Sheets.

Instrumental Sheet Music "Adeste Fideles With Variations, Op. 403" by Charles Grobe (Philadelphia: Lee & Walker, 1854) From the collection "Buds and Blossoms - 30 Sacred Melodies" Source: Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, America Singing: Nineteenth-Century Song Sheets. O Come All Ye Faithful , Stefan Kristinsson Note: The English translations on this site do not follow the usual order of verses. The English Hymnal, 1906, #614, The New English Hymnal, 1986, #30, The New Oxford Book of Carols, 1992, #70, all of which give this order: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 3, 4. See O Come All Ye Faithful - Version 3 for this order. Note that Hymns Ancient and Modern (Old Edition, 1889) and The Book of Common Praise (1909) give only verses 1-4, as found above.

Paul Hodges, a friend of this site, gives the following order, which he obtained from a companion to one of the major English or Scottish hymnals: 1, 2, 5, 8, 6, 7, 3, 4. The order of verses given here are those as reproduced by Dom John Stï¿½phan, "The Adeste Fideles: A Study On Its Origin and Development" (Devon, England: Buckfast Abbey Publications, 1947). Of course, you should feel free to re-order them in any way that is meaningful to you. See and play the Noteworthy Composer score if you have installed the NoteWorthy Composer Browser Plug-in O Come, All Ye Faithful - Hymnary.org Log in to make the most of Hymnary.org collections. O Come, All Ye Faithful Contents 1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold him, born the King of angels; Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

2 God of God, Light of Light eternal, lo, he abhors not the virgin’s womb; Son of the Father, begotten, not created; [Refrain] 3 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above: “Glory to God, all glory in the highest!” [Refrain] 4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; [Refrain] (no biographical information available about John Francis Wade.) Go to person page > Translator: Frederick Oakeley Frederic Oakeley graduated M.A. at Oxford, and took Orders in the Church of England. He became Prebendary of Lichfield Cathedral, preacher at Whitehall, and incumbent of Margaret Chapel, London. He was active in the "Oxford Movement," and in 1845, called attention to his views for the purpose of seeing if he could continue to hold an Oxford degree, with so great a change in his opinions. The question was tried, and he was perpetually suspended unless he retracted.

He then resigned his positions in the Church of England, and entered the Church of Rome, in which he became a Priest, and Canon of the diocese of Westminster. His publications are numerous, and some of them have considerable value. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchi… Go to person page > O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant Title: O Come, All Ye Faithful Latin Title: O come, let us adore Him Copyright: st. 3 = Luke 2:13-14 st. 4 = John 1:14 In this well-known and loved Christmas hymn, we are invited as God's faithful people to go to Bethlehem and adore Christ the Lord (st. 1). We sing words borrowed from the Nicene Creed to express the Christian faith about the incarnation (st. 2). Then after exhorting the angels to sing their praise (st. 3), we greet Christ on his birthday (st. 4). The text has two unusual features for such a popular hymn: it is unrhymed and has an irregular meter. John Francis Wade (b. England, c. 1711; d.

Douay, France, 1786) is now generally recognized as both author and composer of this hymn, originally written in Latin in four stanzas. The earliest manuscript signed by Wade is dated about 1743. By the early nineteenth century, however, four additional stanzas had been added by other writers, A Roman Catholic, Wade apparently moved to France because of discrimination against Roman Catholics in eighteenth-century England–especially so after the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. He taught music at an English college in Douay and hand copied and sold chant music for use in the chapels of wealthy families. Wade's copied manuscripts were published as Cantus Diversi pro Dominicis et Festis per annum (1751). The translation in the Psalter Hymnal is based primarily on the work of Frederick Oakeley (b. Shrewsbury, Worcester, England, 1802; d. Islington, London, England, 1880), who translated the text for use at the Margaret Street Chapel (now All Saints', Margaret Street) in London (1841). It is also based on translations found in both F. H.

Murray's A Hymnal for Use in the English Church (1852) and William Mercer's ( PHH 35 ) Church Psalter and Hymn Book (1854). Educated at Christ Church, Oxford, England, Oakeley was ordained in the Church of England in 1826. He served at Balliol College, Lichfield Cathedral, Whitehall, and Margaret Street Chapel in London. Influenced by the Oxford Movement, Oakeley and Richard Redhead ( PHH 255 ), organist of Margaret Chapel, instituted "high" liturgies there, eliciting the charge of "Romanism." Oakeley also asserted in a pamphlet that; even though he would not "teach," he certainly should be allowed to "hold" all Roman Catholic doctrines. These views caused him to be suspended from his office. Rather than retract his statement, he joined the Roman Catholic Church in 1845 and associated himself with John Henry Newman. Following his reordination in the Roman Catholic Church, Oakeley worked among the poor in the Westminster area of London. In his writings he defended the Roman theology and practices of worship.

He also wrote four volumes of verse as well as Historical Notes on the Tractarian Movement (1865). Liturgical Use: Christmas Day; a "must" hymn for a Christmas festival of lessons and carols (especially in more elaborate performances involving choir and instruments). -- Psalter Hymnal Handbook ========================================== Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes. [Christmas.] As to the authorship and actual date of this hymn nothing positive is known. It has been ascribed to St. Bonaventura, but is found in no edition of his Works. Most probably it is a hymn of the 17th or 18th century, and of French or German authorship. The text appears in three forms. The first is in 8 stanzas, the second, that in use in France, and the third the English use, both in Latin and English. The full text [is] from Thesaurus Animae Christianae, Mechlin, N.D. (where it is given as a second sequence for Christmas and said to be "Ex Graduali Cisterciensi"…. In the English and French centos there are various readings; but we need only note three-—st.

v., 1. 1, Patris for “Parentis"; st. vii., 1. 1, Io for "hymnos "; and rarely, exultant, for "nunc hymnos"; st. viii., 1. 2, hodierno, for "hodiernâ:" and of these the second is probably the original text. The English cento is composed of st. i., ii., vii. and viii., and the French, generally of st. i., iii., v., vi., and, very rarely, st. iv. also. Towards the close of the last century it was sung both in England and in France at Benediction during Christmastide. As early as 1797 the hymn was sung at the Chapel of the Portuguese Embassy, of which Vincent Novello was organist, and the tune…at once became popular. In the Paroissien Complet, Paris, of which the "Approbation" is dated July, 28th, 1827, the hymn is given in both the English and French forms. At p.

583 it occurs as, "Hymne Qui se chante, dans plusieurs eglises de Paris pendant le temps de la Nativite;" this is the English form, with various readings, consisting of st. i., ii., vii., viii.; then follows, "Hymne pour le temps de Noel," the ordinary French version st. i., iii., v. and vi., and both also occur in A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, &c, Washington, 1830. [William T. Brooke] Translations in common use:— 1. Come, faithful all, rejoice and sing. Anonymous in 4 stanzas of 5 lines. 2. Ye faithful, approach ye. By F. Oakeley. This is a translation of the English form of the Latin text. It was written in 1841 for the use of the congregation of Margaret Street Chapel, London, of which he was then the Incumbent. It was never published by the translator, but came into notice by being sung in his chapel. 3. 0 come all ye faithful, joyfully triumphant.

This form of Canon Oakeley's translation is the most popular arrangement of the Adeste fideles we possess. It first appeared in Murray's Hymnal, 1852, and has passed from thence into a great number of collections both in Great Britain and other English-speaking countries. 4. Be present, ye faithful. In Chope's Hymnal, 1854, and later editions, is Canon Oakeley's tr. rewritten. 5. Approach, all ye faithful. 6. 0 come, all ye faithful, triumphantly sing. By E. Caswall, first published in his Lyra Catholica, 1849, p. 250, and in his Hys. and Poems, 1873, p. 146. 7. Come hither, ye faithful. 8. 0 come, all ye faithful. By W. Mercer. This translation can be distinguished from others beginning with the same first line by the st. iii., which reads, "Raise, raise, choir of angels," &c. 9. Be present, ye faithful. By J. M. Neale.

Published in the Hymnal N., enlarged ed., 1858. Although opening with the same line it is a different translation from that in Chope's Hymnal, noted above. The second stanza of Chope reads: "Very God of Very God," and this "God of God, eternal." 10. 0 come, all ye faithfulDraw nigh, all ye faithful 12. 0 come, all ye faithful. By J. Ellerton, written for, and first pub. in Church Hymns, 1871. It may be known by st. iv., which opens with "Thou, who didst deign to be born for us this morning." 13. Draw near, all ye faithful. By R. C. Singleton, in the revised ed. of his Anglican Hymn Book. 1871. 14. Assemble, ye faithful. By T. Darling, in his Hys. for the Church of England, 1861. 15. 0 come, all ye faithful. This arrangement in the Westminster Abbey Hymn Book, 1884, is a cento compiled from the above trs.

16. Hither, ye faithful, haste with songs of triumph. In the American Presbyterian Psalms & Hymns Philadelphia, 1843, No. 174. Translations not in common use:— 1. Draw near, ye faithful Christians. Evening Office of the Church, 1760. 2. Ye faithful, come triumphant, come. Orthodox Churchman's Magazine and Review, Nov., 1805. 3. Raise we our voices to the Lord of Glory. Ashbourne Collection, Uttoxeter, 1808. 4. Believers assemble, come with songs to Bethlem. Dr. Sutton's Psalms & Hymns, Sheffield, 1807. 5. Ye faithful, triumphant enter into Bethlehem. Psalms & Hymns. Burnley, 1820. 6. O come, all ye faithful, joyful triumph raising. Basil Woodd. Psalms & Hymns, 1821. 7. With hearts truly grateful. Psalms & Hymns. Washington, 1830. 8. O come, ye faithful, and your homage bring.

J. Chandler, 1837. 9. O come, all ye faithful, raise the hymn of glory. F. C. Husenbeth's Missal for Use of the Laity (3rd ed.), 1840. 10. Ye faithful souls, approach and sing. J. Meade. Selwood Wreath, 1841. 11. Approach, ye faithful, come with exultation. Jane E. Leeson. Christian Child's Book, 1848. 12. Approach, ye faithful, and with glad accord. Jane E. Leeson. Christian Child's Book, 184«. 13. O hasten, ye faithful. J. R. Beste Church Hymns, 1849. 14. O come, all ye faithful. G. Rorison. Hymns & Anthems, 1851. 15. 0 come, all ye faithful. R. Campbell. St. Andrew's Hymnal, 1850. 16. Ye faithful, approach ye. W. J. Blew.

Church Hymn Tune Book, 1852. 17. 0 Christian people, come. I. Gregory Smith. Hymn Book for the Service of the Church, 1855. 18. Exulting triumphant, come from every nation. Anon. Guernsey, Reprinted in Notes and Queries, 5th Ser. xi. p. 418. 19. 0 hie, ye believers, raise the song of triumph. F. Trappes, 1865. 20. Come, all ye faithful, joyfully. Anon, in J. F. Thrupp's Psalms & Hymns, 1853. 21. In triumph, joy, and holy fear. J. C. Earle. Shipley's Annus Sanctus, 1884. 22. Come, 0 faithful, with sweet voice. C. Kent. Shipley's Annus Sanctus, 1884. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) O Come, All Ye Faithful O Come, All Ye Faithful By Kenneth W.

Osbeck Guest Writer CBN.com -- The songs of the Christmas season comprise some of the finest music known to man, and this hymn is certainly one of our universal favorites. It was used in Catholic churches before it became known to Protestants. Today it is sung by church groups around the world since it has been translated from its original Latin into more than one hundred other languages. The vivid imagery of the carol seems to have meaning and appeal for all ages in every culture. The original Latin text consisted of four stanzas. The first calls us to visualize anew the infant Jesus in Bethlehem's stable. The second stanza is usually omitted in most hymnals, but it reminds us that the Christ child is very God Himself: God of God and Light of Light begotten, Lo, He abhors not the Virgin's womb; Very God, begotten, not created-O come, let us adore Him. The next stanza pictures for us the exalted song of the angelic choir heard by the lowly shepherds. Then the final verse offers praise and adoration to the Word, our Lord, who was with the Father from the beginning of time. For many years this hymn was known as an anonymous Latin hymn.

Recent research, however, has revealed manuscripts that indicate that it was written in 1744 by an English layman named John Wade and set to music by him in much the same style as used today. The hymn first appeared in his collection, Cantus Diversi, published in England in 1751. One hundred years later the carol was translated into its present English form by an Anglican minister, Frederick Oakeley, who desired to use it for his congregation.

The tune name, "Adeste Fideles," is taken from the first words of the original Latin text, and translated literally means "be present or near, ye faithful." O come, all ye faithful, joyful, and triumphant; come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; come and behold Him, born the King of angels: Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; sing all ye bright hosts of heav'n above; glory to God, all glory in the highest: Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv'n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: Chorus: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord. Christmas Carols - O Come All Ye Faithful lyrics | LyricsMode.com O Come All Ye Faithful lyrics $album_name This song is explained by 2 writers u 2 Create lyrics explanation Select some words and click "Explain" button. Then type your knowledge, add image or YouTube video till "Good-o-meter" shows "Cool" or "Awesome!". Publish your explanation with "Explain" button.

Get karma points! OK, got it! New! Read & write lyrics explanations Click the blue-colored lyrics to read explanations. Highlight lyrics and explain them to earn Karma points. Christmas Carols – O Come All Ye Faithful lyrics O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant Oh come ye O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him born the King of angels; O come let us adore him Christ the Lord. God of God light of light Lo he abhors not the virgin's womb; Very God begotten not created: O come let us adore him Christ the Lord. Sing choirs of angels sing in exultation Sing all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God in the highest: O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. See how the shepards summoned to his cradel, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear; We too will thither hend our joyful footsteps; O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

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Write song meaning Type your knowledge till "Good-o-meter" shows "Awesome!". Then send your meaning with "Post meaning" button. Get karma points! OK, got it! O Come, All Ye Faithful Jokes O Come, All Ye Faithful O Come, All Ye Faithful is a Christmas carol of ... err, how can I say the word 'joy' without sounding too religious? How about 'happiness', 'elation', and general 'festive gaiety'? We know it's a festive song, heard around the time we do our Christmas shopping. Jolly background music in shopping malls and pedestrianized streets, urging us to be happy. To spend, spend, spend. Shop for our loved ones. Shop for our work colleagues. Shop for ourselves. Listen to the music, be happy, and spend. The carol was written hundreds of years before shopping malls existed. It was written about an event that took place two thousand years ago. In fact, it was written about a prophecy which was made thousands of years before that. And as you'll read below, it might also have been written with a coded political message.

by Douglas Hargreaves John Francis Wade 1711-1786 Englishman John Francis Wade was born in 1711 either in England or in Douai, northeast France. At that time, there were a considerable number of academics from Oxford with prominent roles at Douai University. The early 18th century was also a time of political and military upheaval in the area. The town had been controlled by Louis XIV but after the siege of the Duke of Marlborough in 1710, the English took control. Then it was retaken by France in 1711. If Wade was born in Douai, he was born at a difficult time. He grew up in England and with fellow Catholics, fled to Douai to escape the Jacobite Rising of 1745. Douai had become a refuge for English Catholics and he lived there until he died, just a couple of years before the French Revolution. It seems that for much of Wade's life, his educated Catholic family background would have subjected him to uncomfortable times. Wade taught music at an English college in Douai and made extra income from hand-copying chant music for the chapels of wealthy families.

Some of these manuscripts were published in 1751 as Cantus Diversi pro Dominicis et Festis per annum. A couple of years before fleeing England, he wrote the words to the Christmas carol, Adeste fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful). Wade wrote four stanzas (1, 2, 7 & 8) and by the early 19th century four additional ones were written. Three of these (3, 5 & 6) were probably composed by Abbé Etienne Jean François Borderies; the author of stanza 4 is unknown. 1 Verbum caro factum. Refrain The timing and circumstances of penning these words have led to the speculation that it was actually a coded political message, as we explain below. Bennett Zon In 2008, Prof. Bennett Zon, Durham University's head of music and expert in Post-Reformation liturgical music, suggested there are references in the carol's lyrics to Charles III (Bonnie Prince Charlie). Charles was the exiled Jacobite claimant to the thrones of Great Britain and Ireland.

He was the grandson of England's last Catholic monarch, James II and born on 31 December, very close to Christmas. The first verse of the hymn in English: O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels; or in Latin: venite, venite in Bethlehem Natum videte, Regem angelorum Fideles (1st line) means 'faithful', and could easily refer to the rallying faithful Catholic Jacobites. Bethlehem (2nd line) was the Jacobite cipher for England, and Angelorum (3rd line) was an apparently well-known pun for Anglorum ('of the English'). So the first verse could be translated as: O come, all ye faithful (Catholic Jacobites), joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to England. Come and behold Him, born (at Christmas time) the King of the English; In English, it doesn't match the melody's irregular metre but could have matched the sentiment of people such as Wade, who had been under sufficient pressure to exile himself to France. Prof.

Zon accepts we will never know what was in Wade's mind when he wrote the words. What is more relevant for us today, is what is in our minds when we sing these words. Frederick Oakeley The English translation of Wade's original four stanzas is attributed to an Anglican priest, Frederick Oakeley (in 1841), who later converted to Roman Catholicism. He wrote the English verses for the Margaret Street Chapel in London. A translation also appeared in F H Murray's 'Hymnal for Use in the English Church' (1852) and William Mercer's 'Church Psalter and Hymn Book' (1854). Stanzas 3, 4 and 6 were translated by W T Brooke for the Altar Hymnal (1884). The English for Stanza 5 has not yet appeared in print.

And so it is we have the following translations for today: 1 Now in flesh appearing: Refrain The music has been attributed to various writers, including Wade and another Englishman, John Reading, in the early 18th century (Click image for full score) As a Christmas Carol The hymn refers to Luke 2 :4-7 (1st stanza), Luke 2 :13-14 (3rd stanza), and John 1 :14 (4th stanza), and is one of the most common carols sung at Christmas festivals . The word 'carol' (like 'choral' and 'chorus') is derived from Old French carole, a circle dance accompanied by singers and particularly popular in the Middle Ages. They fell out of favour following the Protestant Reformation, along with many other Roman Catholic traditions. But music is such a natural part of man's psyche that the foot-tapping was soon tolerated again, and as more and more attractive songs and music were produced, the Church began actively encouraging their use. All kinds of people sing; to celebrate, to console, to encourage and to praise. Football crowds and warriors chant and sing in unison. Mothers croon their babies to sleep.

Pentecostalists engage in glossolalia to express their religious ecstasy. Cats purrrr‑r‑r. There is nothing unnatural about expressing one's feeling through song. And what a song this is! 'O Come, All Ye Faithful' is announcing the birth of Jesus into the world; a gift from God. Be joyful. It's the middle of winter (in the northern hemisphere, anyway) cold and dark. Food is scarce and fuel is rationed, water wells are frozen, and it's the peak season for ailments and death. And yet, at this time, we remember the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Born to be King of angels . Come and behold Him. Focus your mind on this wonderful event. Wonderful in many respects. Here we see the Saviour of mankind, arriving on earth to fulfil the Old Testament prophecies, to teach us, to pay the price for our sin. As we all know, and as many lucky people have witnessed first-hand, the birth of any child is quite miraculous . Yet this baby Jesus, arriving as King of Angels and Saviour of mankind, arrives in the humblest of settings; a stable.

God chose the birth of His Son to take place, not in a grand palace with clean water and skilled midwives, but in a humble, dirty and cold stable, late at night. No midwives; just a few unwashed shepherds. These witnesses had been told what to expect. They were given the wonderful privilege of being amongst the first to see the Messiah. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. No wonder we sing 'Glory to God in the highest'. One of the most popular stories of the French Revolution; Les Misérables Christmas Songs - O Come, All Ye Faithful lyrics | LyricsMode.com O Come, All Ye Faithful lyrics $album_name To explain lyrics, select line or word and click "Explain". Create lyrics explanation Select some words and click "Explain" button. Then type your knowledge, add image or YouTube video till "Good-o-meter" shows "Cool" or "Awesome!". Publish your explanation with "Explain" button. Get karma points! OK, got it! New! Read & write lyrics explanations Highlight lyrics and explain them to earn Karma points.

Christmas Songs – O Come, All Ye Faithful lyrics O Come All Ye Faithful Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. O Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing all ye citizens of heaven above Glory to God in the Highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Oh yea! Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Correct Add song structure elements Click "Correct" to open the "Correction form". There you can add structure tags, correct typos or add missing words. Send your correction and get karma points! Result of your work will appear after moderating. OK, got it!

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O Come, All Ye Faithful - Violin - Sheetmusic2print.com O Come, All Ye Faithful Wade, John Francis (ca 1711-1786) A beautiful Christmas hymn for easy violin! ♥ Pdf sheet music download for Violin and piano This sheet music is available for : Includes : One score and one part (3 pages) Difficulty level : Grade 2/12 Details Listen Sheet music video Lyrics Christmas Program Notes on O Come, All Ye Faithful by Wade : This score is an arrangement of the hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful for easy violin with piano accompaniment. It is appropriate for Grade 2 violin students. The violin part can be played entirely in the first position. For your greater enjoyment, this score includes the lyrics in English (one verse). Please note that this carol is also available in Latin under the title Adeste Fideles . Sources : Gruber - Violin and piano - Grade 2 /12 The timeless Christmas carol Silent Night arranged for easy violin! Mason - Violin and piano - Grade 2 /12 The famous Christian hymn Nearer, my God, to Thee arranged for easy violin!

Pierpont - Violin and piano - Grade 1 /12 Lively Christmas sheet music for easy violin! (Anonymous) - Violin and piano - Grade 2 /12 The hymn Amazing Grace arranged for easy violin! Rieding - Violin and piano - Grade 3 /12 The lyrical second movement of Rieding's Concerto Opus 35 (Easy)! Gossec - Violin and piano - Grade 3 /12 Gossec's famous Gavotte for easy violin and piano! Associated collections : O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL (Hymn on the Prose for Christmas Day) Composer : Wade, John Francis (ca 1711-1786) Opus/catalog number : O Come, All Ye Faithful 1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come, ye, o come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 2. God of God, light of Light, Lo!

He abhors not the Virgin's womb; Very God, begotten, not created. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, in the highest. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 4. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be glory given, Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 5. See how the shepherds, summoned to His cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; We too will thither bend our hearts' oblations. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 6.

There shall we see Him, His Eternal Father's Everlasting brightness now veiled under flesh; God shall we find there, a Babe in infant clothing. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 7. Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger, We would embrace Thee, with love and awe; Who would not love Thee, loving us so dearly? O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 8. Lo! Star-led chieftains, magi, Christ adoring, Offer Him frankincense and gold and myrrh; We to the Christ-child, bring our hearts oblations. O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

O Come, All Ye Faithful | Keep Believing Ministries O Come, All Ye Faithful December 1, 2015 “When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us’” (Luke 2:15). “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem.” That’s what the shepherds said to each other, and that’s good advice as we begin this musical journey through Advent. Whenever you start a long trip, you need to prepare yourself. What better way to start than by singing one of our most beloved Christmas carols? Here’s what we know about “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” It started as a Latin hymn hundreds of years ago. It was used in Catholic churches first, then later by Protestants. It has been translated into more than 100 languages. Though its origin is obscure, traces of the song go back to the 13th century. Various authors have been proposed, including Saint Bonaventure and the Portuguese King John IV.

We can, however, say with certainty that in 1743, John Francis Wade produced a standard Latin translation called “Adeste Fidelis,” The origin of the melody is likewise shrouded in mystery. Wade may have written it also, though we can’t be sure. The definitive English translation dates to 1841 when Frederick Oakley translated Wade’s four verses into English. Additional French verses were translated in 1885. The first verse calls us to come to Bethlehem and worship: O Come All Ye Faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of Angels. The second verse invites us to join the angels in singing praise to God: Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing all ye citizens of heaven above Glory to God, all glory in the highest. The third verse directly addresses the Lord Jesus Christ: Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.

Then the refrain calls us to respond in adoration to the Lord: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Older hymnals contain verses we rarely sing today. Here’s one chock full of good theology: True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, Lo, He shuns not the Virgin’s womb; Son of the Father, begotten, not created; That verse teaches us Jesus was God incarnate even when he was in his mother’s womb. He is begotten, not created, because he eternally existed with his Father in heaven. During this Advent journey, I will link to a YouTube version of each day’s song. I hope you’ll take time to listen and sing along. Let’s listen to a beautiful version of O Come All Ye Faithful by Celtic Woman . Lord Jesus, as we begin this Advent journey, we pray to know you better and love you more each day. Amen.

Question: Which town is mentioned in the first verse of the hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful?
Answer: BETHLEHEM